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Etsy Shop Special: Include the word "Lion" in the notes to the seller, and get a free print with your order! [link] Your "surprise" print will be based on your purchase--in other words, if you buy a bevy of lions, I won't gift you one of my nudes!

Thank you ahead of time for any favorites and comments!

FAQ: I paint lions so often for the simple reason that I enjoy painting lions--religion or fandom doesn't enter into it. To me, they are beautiful, powerful subjects capable of many emotions. I'm both touched and honored that my painted pride means so much to so many, and I sincerely thank you all for sharing your thoughts with me. May you enjoy this latest portrait of handsome Haldir!

The title is borrowed from "The Fallen Arises," a beautiful instrumental by Dimmu Borgir: [link]

My thanks to Woxys [link] for allowing me to use her beautiful photos as references.

powerful, and mesmerizing, i was put into a trance as quick as my glance, and also i might say, that this just made my day, I would love to keep up this spontaneous rhyme, but im afraid that i haven't the vocabulary for that. so yeah...love the painting!